Mesobaena
# Mesobaena

Mesobaena is a genus of amphisbaenians in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards. The genus is endemic to South America.

## Species

Two species are placed in this genus.

* Mesobaena huebneri Mertens, 1925 - Inirida worm lizard
* Mesobaena rhachicephala Hoogmoed, Pinto, Da Rocha & Pereira, 2009

## Etymology

The specific name, huebneri, is in honor of German pioneer photographer George Huebner (1862–1935), who collected the holotype.

